Store Manager Candidate In Dickson Tn

Dollar General • Dickson, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The position is intended to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period.

The role provides leadership for customer service, merchandising, inventory, cash handling, store security, and daily operations. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe environment for customers and employees. The position involves frequent physical activity, occasional driving for business purposes, and some travel with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, and SAFE and STARS programs.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
• Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
• Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
• Ability to travel, including limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
• Some store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
• Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; presenting merchandise according to established practices and manager direction; and properly using fixtures, signs, and pricing.
• Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
• Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
• Model compliance with company procedures and policies in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure company funds are deposited safely at the designated bank.
• Help maintain store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
• Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
• Foster cooperation and collaboration, communicate tactfully and directly with employees, and maintain an open forum for exchange.
• Respond sensitively to customer needs and provide continuous attention to staff development.
• Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED